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Dennis Kucinich

pnwmom

(109,041 posts)

11. Not if he thinks we don't have enough good progressive candidates/office holders already.

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Mon Apr 16, 2012, 04:16 AM

Apr 2012

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Not if he wants people to push Jim McDermott out, so that he can run in his place.

Not if he wants to run against another progressive, such as Adam Smith.

If he thinks he can beat a Republican in a red area, go for it. But I don't see how he could.

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Kucinich wants to know if he should move to WA State [View all] eridani Apr 2012 OP

I'd like to see him here... regnaD kciN Apr 2012 #1

Why urge him to move to the NW corner of WA if there is strong opposition there? Why not south? freshwest Apr 2012 #2

The current opposition is from supporters of local progressive candidates eridani Apr 2012 #5

Why would that go away? We have other excellent progressive candidates running this year who pnwmom Apr 2012 #9

I Met with Dennis Last Week in Seattle rsmith6621 Apr 2012 #3

Do you speak for Washington state? pnwmom Apr 2012 #10

I think that Dennis Kucinich would be a great addition to the politics of the JDPriestly Apr 2012 #4

Yes, indeed, JD! I'm here too, in the North State. Ecumenist Apr 2012 #6

Maybe you should invite him to California. pnwmom Apr 2012 #12

We Californian's would love him to come here. cyclezealot Apr 2012 #13

We need him in government. No matter where. The Wielding Truth Apr 2012 #7

Why is he looking at Washington state in particular? pnwmom Apr 2012 #8

Not if he thinks we don't have enough good progressive candidates/office holders already. pnwmom Apr 2012 #11

Rodney Tom progressive? Are you fucking kidding me? eridani Apr 2012 #15

You're absolutely right. I meant to say Adam Smith. pnwmom Apr 2012 #16

Adam Smith is progressive in the OLD 9th CD eridani Apr 2012 #17

But what background does Kucinich have for Boeing/Microsoft issues? pnwmom Apr 2012 #18

The local food movement is a potential bridge across the urban/rural divide eridani Apr 2012 #19

What data do you have to back up your assertion about his position on fair trade, pnwmom Apr 2012 #20

kr Norrin Radd Apr 2012 #14

Since Washington isn't sure they want him, send him our way. LWolf Apr 2012 #21

Dennis should come and look at the 8th District. EmeraldCityGrl Apr 2012 #22

Tell Dennis Kucinich to keep his ass in Ohio... mikelewis Jun 2012 #23

Not sure he is the administrative type. eridani Jun 2012 #24